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PTP/NYC, in association with Middlebury College, presents its 27th repertory season, its 7th consecutive in New York, running from tonight, July 3 to August 4, 2013 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement at The Atlantic Stage 2, located at 330 West 16th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues in New York City. (more...)

BIG STAR: NOTHING CAN HURT ME is a feature-length documentary fromMagnolia Pictures about legendary Memphis band Big Star. The film opens in New York at the IFC Center today, July 3 and will also be available that same day on iTunes and via most on demand video services. A special Los Angeles opening is also set for July 5 & 6 at the Nuart. (more...)

Bay Area actor, author and musician, Mick Berry, has announced a craving for more televisions to smash in order to fully embody the role of the legendary drummer from The Who in the world premiere of Keith Moon: The Real Me! Today, July 3, Keith Moon: The Real Me is accepting old or unwanted, but fully intact tube TVs at the Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson Street, San Francisco) between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., and in return, donors will receive 2 complimentary tickets to see the show. (more...)

Spencer and Emily make a stop at a sorority party in "Gamma Zeta Die!," an all new episode of ABC Family's hit original series "Pretty Little Liars," airing Tuesday, July 9th (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT). Get a sneak peek below! (more...)

Sitel, a leading global customer care provider, today announced that it is actively expanding its customer care call center in St. Catharines, Ontario. The company is hiring 100 positions to provide customer support for a national cable company via inbound calls and email. (more...)

Invigorating, astounding and innovative,'Moon Stories' is a riveting book that shares author John Halajian's determined journey into lunar exploration and more. His Passion for science is captured in this one-of-a-kind book that elucidates the concept of the power of the mind as he ventured forth in his legendary accomplishments with landing men on the moon in the 1960s. (more...)

Poetry has always been a part of Susan's life. From this Passion, she weaves words and rhymes that communicate the messages from her heart to touch readers in her new book titled McCullough's Roost. This poetry anthology houses profoundly moving and expressive pieces dedicated to those who touched her life. (more...)

After its acclaimed world premiere tour throughout Australia in 2011 and then subsequently sold out seasons in London, Paris, Zurich, Berlin, Frankfurt and Vienna in 2012, the international Cuban sensation Ballet Revolucion returns in 2013 with an extensive tour of Australia, including six shows at Her Majesty's Theatre from 23 - 27 July. (more...)

What happened to Blackbeard's treasure? Salvage operations continue off the coast of North Carolina to recover portions of Blackbeard's command ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, but little treasure has been retrieved. John W. Nichols' novel 'Go for the Gold,' the first book in the new Honch Wilson series, is an action-packed thriller aimed at reading fun for tweens. The story is set in the imaginary town of Mineville, North Carolina, nestled along the Bonner River. Henry Wilson's ancestor, the founder of the town, collected clues about Blackbeard's treasure, and left them behind without discovering the secret location. Henry uncovers those clues, along with an ancient pirate map, and embarks on a quest to find the gold. A web of evil ensnares Henry as he discovers how far some men will go for the gold. Henry teams with an FBI agent to locate a kidnapping victim and risks his life in a daring attempt to save his friends. The treasure hunt leads Henry to examine his values and discover true riches. Henry's Grandpa and Aunt Gwynn are college professors who slip historical dialogue into the action, giving the book a solid historical component. (more...)

Daniel Ritacco has been named Director of Restaurant Operations at the Park Ridge Marriott, it was announced by Sal Pignio, General Manager. Prior to this position he was Senior Sous Chef at the Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel. (more...)

A Passionate young artist sets out to save her school's art and music program in the new feature-length movie, An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky ,coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital Download today, July 2, 2013 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. (more...)

Shaghayegh 'Sharon' Farsijani's new book of multicultural poetry, 'Lacking Lips of Time,' is imbued with her experiences of growing up in two entirely different cultures, living in some of the world's biggest and most diverse cities, working as a television reporter and a late-night radio talk show host in Iran, and living the corporate lifestyle back in the United States. (more...)

Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), has announced the naming of Suzanne E. Beal and Joseph W. Ritsch as the theatre's new co-producing artistic directors. (more...)

As a former United States Marine, Bruce Jaqua is no stranger to the woods, tracking prey, or dealing with high-stress situations. With this background, it is no surprise that Jaqua created the vivid reality of a father-son hunting trip gone awry in his debut novel, Into the Woods. (more...)

Inclusion in the Arts, a New York City-based national not-for-profit, announced today that legendary actor James Earl Jones will be the recipient of Inclusion in the Arts' first-ever Champion of Diversity Award. The presentation and reception is being hosted by Loreen Arbus (Television Producer, Author, Diversity Activist & President of The Loreen Arbus Foundation) and co-sponsored by The Walt Disney Studios. (more...)

Jamie Lidell is premiering a new video for his track “Big Love” on YouTube at http://youtu.be/FLL1-UYsHA0. The video features the Q-Kidz Dance Team, who Jamie was recently introduced to by legendary bassist/composer Bootsy Collins in Cincinnati. (more...)

Club Med announces the unveiling of Belek, its newest 4-Trident property, nestled in a well-preserved natural site along the Turkish Riviera. Club Med, a globally recognized premium all-inclusive vacation brand, is known for having resorts in the most coveted destinations in the world, with more than 70 picturesque properties in 25 countries. Most notably, Club Med Belek is home to Lykia Links, ranked the No. 1 golf course in Turkey by Golf World in 2012, and has been designated the flagship of Club Med Business resorts for its golf, premium accommodations and state-of-the-art facilities including a spectacular 550-seat amphitheater. Offering a full-range of Children's Clubs, Belek is ideal for both families and couples, and is a paradise of well-being and sports in the Mediterranean. (more...)

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem continues to offer a wide range of top quality free programming and affordable concerts from jazz's most celebrated musicians, educators and historians. June's focus on Gordon Parks brought in a fascinating array of contemporary jazz polymaths for the Jazz For Curious Listeners series and we sparked new discussion on the Harlem Arts community and representations of African Americans in art with the third installment of our Parallax Conversation Series. (more...)

Brasil's victory in the Confederations Cup on Sunday was just the beginning of the journey towards the possibilities that await them on home soil again next summer. Nike celebrates the National Team's victory with a dynamic digital film 'Show Your Game,' that aired on digital channels shortly after the final. (more...)

An exclusive group of Hollywood's finest tastemakers, entrepreneurs and stars praised the success of last week's official launch party for The Performance Group, founded by Joel Landi, which was held at the private Hollywood Hills home of Emmy Award-winning production team, Peter and Lisa Brennan of P & L Media and produced by award-winning personal branding agent, Brandi Kamenar. (more...)

As the United States gets ready to celebrate its independence on July 4th, there's no better way to stay connected to domestic and international issues than hearing from the people who are shaping the country's future. Now Americans can read magazines curated by some of the most influential leaders in the country on topics such as immigration, education and healthcare. (more...)

Kenny Chesney has always had a sentimental side, which echoes in 'I Go Back,' 'You & Tequila,' 'There Goes My Life,' even the raucous 'Keg In The Closet.' So with 'The Tonight Show' entering its final months, the singer/songwriter from Luttrell, Tennessee knew it was the perfect place to perform his introspective 'When I See This Bar' for Jay Leno on July 22. (more...)

PTP/NYC, in association with Middlebury College, proudly presents its 27th repertory season, its 7th consecutive in New York, running from July 3 to August 4, 2013 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement at The Atlantic Stage 2, located at 330 West 16th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues in New York City. Scroll down for a sneak peek at both productions - THE CASTLE and SERIOUS MONEY! (more...)

Carolee Carmello, David Friedman and Kathie Lee Gifford of the Broadway musical SCANDALOUS will appear for a 'Live at B&N' event featuring music from the show. The guests will sign copies of the new Broadway cast recording on Tuesday July 16, 2013 at 6 PM at the Barnes & Noble at 86th & Lexington Ave, NYC. (more...)

Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, today announced that its distribution business unit has experienced more than 120 percent license growth since the close of Infor's 2010 fiscal year. By engaging with customers and incorporating feedback, Infor has continued to invest in its distribution products to deliver solutions that address challenges faced in today's shifting landscape. (more...)

After college, Miki Agrawal was an investment banker, professional soccer player, and TV commercial producer, but at age 25, she decided to follow her true Passion and open WILD (formerly SLICE PERFECT) a farm-to-table pizza concept in New York City that offers a healthy alternative to America's favorite food. Agrawal opened the restaurant with no prior experience in the restaurant business, no capital and with a belief that everyone with any dietary restriction should be able to eat a clean slice of pizza, and at the same time, support local farms and local businesses. Soon, her business was thriving, and she is now partnering with Zappos.com CEO, Tony Hseih to open WILD: Las Vegas. She also co-founded a social enterprise for women called THINX and is a partner inSUPER SPROWTZ,a children's nutrition edutainment company. (more...)

ANIMATION DOMINATION HIGH-DEF will launch with a special primetime preview Sunday, July 21 on FOX. The preview will feature the debuts of quarter-hour series AXE COP (9:30-9:45 PM ET/PT) and HIGH SCHOOL USA! (9:45-10:00 PM ET/PT). (more...)

The USTA announced today that Esurance, the direct-to-consumer car insurance company, has extended and expanded its sponsorship of the US Open. Esurance became a US Open sponsor in 2010, and following the new agreement, the company will continue as the official car insurance sponsor for the event through 2015. (more...)

Elizabeth Gilbert's first novel in twelve years is an extraordinary story of botany, exploration and desire, spanning across much of the 19th century. The novel follows the fortunes of the brilliant Alma Whittaker (daughter of a bold and charismatic botanical explorer) as she comes into her own within the world of plants and science. As Alma's careful studies of moss take her deeper into the mysteries of evolution, the man she loves draws her in the opposite direction-into the realm of the spiritual, the divine and the magical. Alma is a clear-minded scientist; Ambrose is a Utopian artist. But what unites this couple is a shared Passion for knowing-a desperate need to understand the workings of this world, and the mechanism behind of all life. The Signature of All Things is a big novel, about a big century. Exquisitely researched and told at a galloping pace, this story novel soars across the globe-from London, to Peru, to Philadelphia, to Tahiti, to Amsterdam and beyond. It is written in the bold, questing spirit of that singular time. Alma Whittaker is a witness to history, as well as maker of history herself. She stands on the cusp of the modern, with one foot still in the Enlightened Age, and she is certain to be loved by readers across the world. (more...)

“Switched at Birth” star Constance Marie and Maia Mitchell of “The Fosters” will participate in live chats via Twitter during the East Coast feeds of their series' all-new episodes airing on Monday, July 1st on ABC Family. (more...)

Ryan Guzman, who is currently guest starring on “Pretty Little Liars” as Aria's new friend Jake, and Kylie Bunbury, who stars as Lacey Porter on “Twisted,” will participate in live chats via Twitter during the East Coast broadcasts of their series tomorrow, July 2nd, (more...)

The Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program today announced its Class of 2016. The three women and five men represent eight different undergraduate programs from across the United States. (more...)

The X FACTOR judge and pop star recently stopped by Buzzfeed to settle into her new role as the site's Celebrity Contributor, taking questions on Twitter. One fan spoke up and asked if Lovato had ever thought of heading to Broadway - specifically, in a pair of latex pants and giraffe boots. (more...)

This year's high-energy show will honor celebrities Patrick Dempsey, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jennifer Hudson, LL COOL J and Kelly Osbourne for being amazing social change leaders, along with five 'do-gooders,' 25 and under, who are in the trenches, creating substantial change in our world. (more...)

This July and August, 54 BELOW, the performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife, presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. In addition at 54 Below is the WBGO Jazz Series on Tuesday nights, as well as Late Night at 54 Below: 'Backstage' with Susie Mosher, and vocal competition 'The Callback.' Located just below legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. (more...)

Hollywood's hottest new dramedy play 'Double Bind' (www.doublebindtheplay.com) which premiered at the 2013 Hollywood Fringe Festival this month, picked up two awards last night 'Best of Fringe Extensions' and 'Best Writer' from its run at the Theatre Asylum in Hollywood. (more...)

Six Holland America Line ships will sail 28 full and partial transits of the Panama Canal during the fall 2013 through spring 2014 season, which coincides with the canal's 100 th anniversary. Ranging in length from 10 to 22 days, the extensive itinerary options provide guests with more ways to experience the Panama Canal than any other cruise line. (more...)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is now open to the public 7 days a week. This new schedule went into effect today at both the Museum's main building on Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street in Manhattan and at The Cloisters museum and gardens, its branch museum for medieval art and architecture in Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan. (more...)

It was a pleasure to experience the fusion of Lydia Johnson's invigorating choreography with the precision and Passion of Carlos Lopez. The entire performance evoked a variety of emotions ranging from devout love to high anticipation to true sorrow. Not only was the chemistry between Carlos Lopez and Lydia Johnson undeniable, the chemistry between Lopez and the whole cast could only be described at breathtaking. While I'm sure that the Lopez's dedication and artistry were certainly inspiring to the entire cast and crew, I cannot help but assume that the other dancers returned just as much insight and perspective. The program consisted of four total pieces, two of which were premiering. (more...)

SNOQUALMIE, Wash., July 1, 2013 - In a strategic move to increase its market share, Gen-Ark has acquired a Denver-based mobile scanning company to add to its family of services. Legendary Archives Company LLC (d.b.a. Gen-Ark) is a closely-held Washington State limited liability company founded in 2011 by Peter Schmitt and a handful of angel investors. Gen-Ark provides private, online, cloud-based archiving services supporting those interested in collecting, organizing, permanently preserving, and maintaining control over their most precious digital assets (photos, audio, videos, and documents) determined to have long-term and enduring value. (more...)